Mixue Bingcheng
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Complain About Seeds in Mixue Bingcheng Lemonade; Customer Laughs at the Sight; Official Response: No Food Safety Issue
A Mixue Bingcheng store in Hefei, China, received a complaint regarding lemon seeds in its lemonade, causing a bitter taste. Market regulators are involved, with the customer requesting seed removal prior to serving. While lemon slices are freshly cut on-site, employees avoid direct contact with the pulp for hygiene reasons, making seed removal difficult. Officials stated that the seeds do not pose a food safety risk. Mixue Bingcheng is known for its affordable offerings, with iced lemon water priced around 4 yuan.
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Founder of Mixue Bingcheng Becomes New Richest Man in Henan, Worth 117.9 Billion Yuan
In June 2025, CNBC reported that Mixue Bingcheng founders Zhang Hongchao and Zhang Hongfu topped the New Fortune 500 Rich List in China, with a net worth of 117.9 billion yuan. Their success story began with a small shaved ice stand and evolved into a global fast-food empire. A successful 2025 IPO and over 46,000 stores worldwide propelled them to become the richest individuals in Henan province, surpassing previous leaders.
